Born in Liberia on the West Coast of Africa, Dr. Broderick has lived through and seen many critical circumstances during periods of underproduction in countries around Africa. The need to address the low productivity in agriculture became his focus during his studies at the University of Liberia, Iowa State University, and the University of New Hampshire. His formal education was followed with teaching and research at the University of Liberia in Liberia and at Delaware State University in the United States. His investigation of avenues to improve productivity in Liberia and other African countries led him to study systems in many countries, including Kenya, Israel, and the United States. It is clear that agriculture presents magnificent choices for improved human nutrition, health, welfare and development. This conviction continues to drive Dr. Broderick to teach, conduct research in agriculture, and write to do everything he can in harnessing knowledge and resources that enable the people to ensure productive, sustainable and profitable agriculture.